PETROAN president, Gills-Harry speaks on rehabilitation of Port-Harcourt refinery

National President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) Billy Gills-Harry said the refinery might see a significant boost in efficiency as a result of the installation of new parts.
This view was expressed in a detailed film documentary produced by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) about the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt refinery.
Gills-Harry emphasised that the refinery might see a significant boost in efficiency as a result of the installation of new parts.
“The one in bay 5…doing about 60,000 to 69,000 barrels per day…all new parts,” he said. It can operate at least 78% efficiently if the parts are brand new.
This encouraging prognosis represents a major advancement for the refinery’s operational capacity going forward.
The NNPCL report detailed ongoing operations at the refinery, such as fabrication work, cable fittings, and fire-water system repair.
Furthermore, an important part that is in charge of extracting salt from crude oil—a large desalter—has been installed with success. One crucial first stage in the refining of crude oil is the desalting process.
In addition, the report stated that work are in progress to power the entire facility in addition to the control room being operational. Gas turbine generators are scheduled to provide electricity to Substation 1, which is a crucial source of power for both the new and existing refineries, by mid-December 2023. This power source will serve various areas within the refinery complex.
The rehabilitation work has been greatly aided by the cooperative participation of the Eleme and Okrika host communities in Rivers State.
The youth of the community, who make up a sizable portion of the labour force at the Port Harcourt refinery reconstruction site, were highlighted in the study for their noteworthy contributions.
Leaders in the community, including as Chief Anthony Obari and HRH Emperor John Nkpe, expressed delight with the advancement and its good effects on community relations. They observed that the steady influx of new components demonstrated the continued dedication to the refinery’s restoration.
The Alesa Council of Chiefs’ Traditional Prime Minister, Chief Sunny Nkpe, who has a wealth of experience running refineries, emphasised that substation powering is a crucial sign that the refinery restoration is coming to an end. But he made it clear that refineries are put into service piece by piece and that a flare doesn’t always indicate that production is about to begin.
Chief Tamuno Akalugbo and other community leaders expressed optimism that the refinery will soon be functioning.
When the refinery is fully operating, they expect significant benefits for the Eleme and Okrika villages, indicating a promising economic future for the area.
“Even when you see a flare in the refinery, it does not mean that it is in production. There is a lot to do at first, including test runs, ensuring that there is proper calibration, making sure that the equipment is fit to take crude oil feed and other activities.”

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